South Korea vs Panama
South Korea vs Panama preview
South Korea vs Panama pits South Korea (FIFA #22) against Panama (#41) in Group C on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Lumen Field. South Korea go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Panama have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
Lumen Field (capacity 68,740) is the open-roof home of the Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders FC (MLS). It sits 17m above sea level in Seattle. June/July temperatures in Seattle average a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — South Korea have appeared at 12 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: R16, Group, R16, Group, R16). Panama have appeared at 2 World Cups (last five: Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
South Korea vs Panama — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | South Korea | Panama |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #22 | #41 |
| Confederation | AFC | CONCACAF |
| WC appearances | 12 | 2 |
| Best WC finish | 4th place (2002) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | R16, Group, R16, Group, R16 | Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Son Heung-min | Aníbal Godoy |
| Manager | Hong Myung-bo | Thomas Christiansen |
| Players to watch | Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Kim Min-jae | Aníbal Godoy, Adalberto Carrasquilla, José Fajardo |
Get live South Korea vs Panama data
// Fetch live data for South Korea vs Panama
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-13',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 13
Frequently Asked Questions
When is South Korea vs Panama at the 2026 World Cup?
South Korea vs Panama is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC at Lumen Field, Seattle.
What stage is South Korea vs Panama?
South Korea vs Panama is a Group Stage fixture in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts South Korea vs Panama?
Lumen Field (capacity 68,740, opened 2002, open roof, hybrid grass) in Seattle hosts South Korea vs Panama.
Who is favoured to win South Korea vs Panama?
South Korea go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #22, with Panama ranked #41. South Korea's best World Cup finish is 4th place (2002); Panama's is Group stage. Live odds for South Korea vs Panama are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch South Korea vs Panama?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for South Korea vs Panama in my timezone?
South Korea vs Panama kicks off at Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live South Korea vs Panama stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-13) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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